This ICR is approved with the understanding that EPA shall, in the next submittal of this collection, report the capital (non-labor) and animal species testing costs separately from the burden-hour estimate. This revised method of accounting for capital, etc. costs is consistent with current OMB practice.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
03/31/1999
12,466
0
51,011
187,640
0
190,505
0
0
0
Under section 3 of the Federal Fungicide, Insecticide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), an entity wishing to market a pesticide must apply for registration by submitting various forms and data regarding the composition, identity, labeling, safety, and sometimes the efficacy of the product. EPA uses this information to determine if the product complies with FIFRA requirements.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.